EQUAL PAY (DISCUSSIONS)

asked the Prime Minister which Government Departments will be involved in the discussions with the Trades Union Congress and the Confederation of British Industry on the proposals for the implementation of equal pay put forward on 26th June; and when these will begin.

My right hon. Friend the First Secretary will be undertaking these discussions, and will consult other Departments as necessary. My right hon. Friend will be meeting repre-126W
sentatives of the Confederation of British Industry on 22nd July, and representatives of the Trades Union Congress as soon as a convenient date can be arranged.